2013 July

Jul 31, 2013

Baby Blue and White Balloon Cookies with a Washi Tape DIY –Part Deux

If you read my previous post about the white balloon cookies, you saw simple and elegant white balloons where the lollipop sticks were wrapped in washi tape and tied with kitchen twine around the neck of the balloon cookie.

Since I had extra dough, I decided to decorate a few more cookies for fun. This little cutie pie on the invitation is my great-nephew, Daniel.

Pearlized baby blue dragees made their appearance onto the cookie. Such a sweet look. I also used pearlized silver heart confetti by Wilton. So soft and shimmery.

To continue the theme of using blue and white washi tape, making a little notched flag was as easy as 1 – 2 – 3.

Just a variation on a sweet theme.

Part Une – White Balloon Cookies and Washi tape DIY

Jul 29, 2013

Balloon Cookies For A Sweet One-year-old’s Birthday–Part Une

I know. That’s a big headline for simple and elegant white balloon cookies with a French twist but a first birthday is a very special occasion to celebrate. When my niece, Lauren, showed me the invitation she was going to use for her little boy’s birthday with a white balloon pictured on it, I immediately thought of white balloon cookies to give to guests as party favors. They would compliment the invitation but also the theme of all-white decorations at… [Read More]

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Jul 23, 2013

The OC Fair and Competition Results

The results are in and mama took home some color! I also Instagramed the fair because I’m lovin’ being so portable. 1st Place – Single Crust with a fruit filling. I made the best Dutch Apple Pie, at least my family thinks so and apparently the judges did too. I’ll post the recipe this summer so you can make it too. I also made this funky little video. My tasty treat will be twirling for a month’s stay in it’s… [Read More]

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Jul 17, 2013

Lemonade Love DIY at Tiny Prints

Today I’m over at Tiny Prints where I posted a Lemonade Love Party Lanterns DIY inspired by their Lemonade Love invitation to a summer party. Using the mason jar theme, you can add to your party’s ambiance with pretty ribbons that catch the breeze and add color during the day then gives a soft, flickering glow at night. Come visit to see what supplies you’ll need and how to make them for your outdoor entertaining. I hope you find some… [Read More]

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Jul 16, 2013

Marilyn’s Big West LA Adventure

On Monday, I was invited by the Lifetime channel to attend an event promoting their new series Supermarket Superstars, which will premier on July 22. My biggest thrill was meeting and speaking to Debbi (Mrs.) Fields. See what she’s holding? It’s one of my cookies! My appreciation for Debbi goes back 21 years ago when I bought her cookbook for 100 recipes for cookies. It was the third cookbook I had ever bought. Her recipe for glazed lemon pound cake… [Read More]

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Jul 8, 2013

Summer Garden and Miscellany

This week is going to be busy as I deliver my baked goods to the Orange County Fair. I may have been a tad ambitious when signing up as everything sounded doable while registering online at 1 AM, a month ago. You know how that goes. Our garden is bursting with goodness! Sunday morning brought me outdoors to harvest our San Marzano and heirloom tomatoes, yellow boy tomatoes, purple and green basil, purple bell peppers and Eureka lemons. We made… [Read More]

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Jul 1, 2013

DIY Decorated Statue of Liberty Cookies/Sparkler Holders

I love the look of fireworks shooting in the sky overhead of the lady in the harbor so I designed a cookie that could hold a sparkler to double as a place setting decoration adding to the anticipation of the night. It could also serve as a party favor if it’s not eaten first during the fireworks display! Let me show you how to make the cookies. What you’ll need: My Sugar Cookie Recipe My Royal Icing Recipe Icing Decorating… [Read More]